The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners & Lovers Group - 3.0

[Wedgeout]

Evening look from the 6th floor terrace. (Side note: that “Pixar Place” rear entrance/exit for DCA was open and looks really good with the new touch point gates and pathway refurb).

 

[NVDISFamily]

I saw some people posting about security and crowds at the Grand. During this last trip to VDH we of course spent some time in the GC to check on the merch and for other things.

They have someone standing at that gate in the front checking to make sure each party scans their room key and they are preventing tailgaters from going though. I observed one well dressed family trying to sneak in without a resort key and they were turned away. Seems like if your slumming it at the Westin down the street you'll have to make a left at the signal and go though the Downtown Disney entrance like the rest of the crowd. I did confirm with one of the security CMs that all resort guests at any of the Disney hotels are welcome to enter there and our keys will continue to work.

The crowds and that hall in front of storytellers and near the Napa Rose elevator bay are a madhouse. I was sporting my Grand Cal jacket one night (the one that sorta makes you look like a CM LOL) and I had a lot of lost people come up to me asking for help to get out of the madness. I make sure I told them I'm just a guest but I was able to direct them to where they needed to go

 

[Wedgeout]

1504 (first floor studio, DCA side). Peaceful mountains feel. Close access to that secondary entrance. Close to bbq area. Close to elevators.

It’s an accessible hearing room. As front desk mentioned: just flashing lights if alarms sound. Looks same as any other studio.

Morning views from patio as sunrise approaches, resort robes, & coffee. Listening to the ride check chatter from Goofy’s Flight School.

 

[Wedgeout]

Holiday resort pins and DVC items available at the store.

 

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New arrivals here: Bret Iwan, ‘Expedition Mickey Mouse’ collection.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Evening look from the 6th floor terrace. (Side note: that “Pixar Place” rear entrance/exit for DCA was open and looks really good with the new touch point gates and pathway refurb).

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The “Pixar Place” entry is closing in January….. budget cuts….